Through Pictures Series Collection [5 Volumes in French, Hebrew, Spanish, German, Italian] [Paperback]

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This collection consists of paperback copies of I. A. Richards'

1. French Through Pictures
2. Italian Through Pictures
3. Hebrew Through Pictures
4. German Through Pictures
5. Spanish Through Pictures

About the books

I. A. Richards' "Through Pictures" series is an innovative set of instructional books designed to teach languages using a visual and context-driven approach. The series employs the principle of comprehensible input, which is crucial for language acquisition. Comprehensible input refers to language that learners can understand even if they do not know all the words and grammatical structures. In this series, language learners are exposed to vocabulary and structures through pictures that provide contextual clues, making the input understandable and meaningful without needing direct translations.

The series also embodies the natural method, emphasizing learning in a way similar to how children acquire their first language. This method avoids explicit grammar instruction and translation, focusing instead on immersion and context. Richards' series immerses learners in the target language through images and simple sentences, allowing them to intuitively grasp language patterns and usage. Additionally, the self-interpretive aspect of the series means that learners can understand and interpret the language content on their own. The pictures serve as a primary means of conveying meaning, enabling learners to deduce the meaning of new words and phrases without external explanations. This design encourages active engagement and reinforces learning through discovery and context, fostering a deeper understanding and retention of the language.